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Back to School Information for the 2025-2026 School Year
Back to School Information for the 2025-2026 School Year
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!!
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!!
This communication contains a wealth of information to help you prepare for the start of the school year, which begins on August 13.
This communication contains a wealth of information to help you prepare for the start of the school year, which begins on August 13.
Let’s show the 2025-2026 school year how we do it the #BryanBuilt way and continue to make GREAT things happen!!
Let’s show the 2025-2026 school year how we do it the #BryanBuilt way and continue to make GREAT things happen!!
#BryanBuilt
#BryanBuilt
Important Beginning of School Year Dates
Important Beginning of School Year Dates
Tuesday, August 5 - 11:30am-7:30pm
BACK TO SCHOOL BUSINESS DAY
Tuesday, August 5 - 11:30am-7:30pm
BACK TO SCHOOL BUSINESS DAY
WHO: ALL Students/Families
WHAT: Pay fees, learn homeroom assignments, pick-up student schedules, set busing, and more!
WHERE:
Students/families in GRADES PK-5 report to the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students/families in GRADES 6-12 report to the MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
BUSING/TRANSPORTATION NOTE:
ALL TRANSPORTATION/BUSING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE ON THIS DATE
ANY FINAL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES/REQUESTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
ANY TRANSPORTATION CHANGES/REQUESTS THAT OCCUR DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (AUGUST 11-15) WILL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 18.
Monday, August 11
Monday, August 11
OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
Families are encouraged to meet their teacher(s), drop off supplies, and tour the building(s).
BE Open House - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MS/HS Open House - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
IMPORTANT - NO TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS WILL BE TAKEN AT OPEN HOUSE
Any transportation changes/requests that occur during the first week of school (August 11-15) will not take effect until Monday, August 18.
Please be sure to arrange all transportation at the Back to School Business Day on Tuesday, August 5
Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday, August 13
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Doors open to students at 7:40am.
School Day Starts at 8:00am.
School Day Ends at 2:45pm.
Reminder for Preschool, Cubdergarten, and Kindergarten Students:
Boys first day of school is Wednesday, August 13
Girls first day of school is Thursday, August 14
All Preschool, Cub, and KG attend on Fri., August 15
School Calendar
School Calendar
THIS School Year (click link or see below):
For planning purposes, the next school year calendar is also available.
BCS 2025-2026 Calendar.pdfOther Important Info
Other Important Info
School Supplies
School Supplies
Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday on School Supplies
Looking to save some money on back-to-school supplies and clothing? Ohio has you covered with its annual sales tax holiday. The state's tax-free time period for school supplies will be from August 1 through August 14 this year. Ohio sales tax holiday offers deals on back-to-school supplies, and clothing.
You can learn more about the sales tax holiday by clicking HERE.
Elementary School Supplies
Elementary School Supplies
2025-26 Supply list PK-5.pdfMiddle/High School Supplies
Middle/High School Supplies
2025-2026 6-12 School Supply list.pdf
PICTURE DAY DATES
PICTURE DAY DATES
Bryan Elementary:
Wednesday, September 3 (retakes on October 22)
Middle/High School:
Tuesday, August 26 (retakes on October 14)
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST - FREE
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST - FREE
The Type A Breakfasts and Lunch offerings remain FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS for the 2025-2026 school year!!!
A la carte items, and meals beyond the free items are still available.
New Lunch Account System - PaySchools
New Lunch Account System - PaySchools
BCS has a new system for making school meal deposits and to pay school fees online, called PaySchools.
To learn more about PaySchools and set up your account, click here.
Bryan City Schools has officially transitioned to ParentSquare as our primary platform for all school-to-home communication. ParentSquare will replace all communication tools currently being used, and will be the single place for all school communication this school year. This includes school delays and cancellations, classroom communication, athletic updates, special events, classroom sign ups and more.
ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their information that is currently in PowerSchool. We encourage parents to download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.
Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:
Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification
Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6pm
Communicate in your preferred language
Direct message teachers, staff and other parents
Sign forms & permission slips, receive report cards, sign up to volunteer and more.
All current parent/guardian contacts have received a ParentSquare invitation via email. Please review the information to set up your account.
Note that Bryan City Schools has eliminated Facebook Messenger as a district communication tool as of June 30, 2025. Please use the messaging feature of ParentSquare as a replacement.
Need help? Have questions?
Need help? Have questions?
School Delays and Cancellations for Community Members
School Delays and Cancellations for Community Members
BCS has created a Community Group in ParentSquare called School Delays & Cancellations for Community Members. This group is exclusively for community members who are NOT current BCS students, parents of current students, or staff members.
This group is designed to keep individuals such as babysitters, Lifewise bus drivers, substitute teachers, and grandparents informed about school delays and cancellations.
Additionally, a second Community Group called District Updates has been created for those non-parent/staff/student community members who would like to receive our monthly district updates.
Current BCS students, parents, and staff members should NOT join either of these groups, as you will already receive this information directly through your existing BCS communication channels.
If you are not a BCS student, parent, or staff member and wish to join one or both of these groups, please click here or scan the QR code.
School Delays and Cancellations for Community Members Group
This group is not for current BCS students, parents and staff members.
School Fees
School Fees
Bryan City Schools continue to place an emphasis on fiscal responsibility in all that we do. We are committed to keeping the wide range of school-based opportunities available to our students and in a manner that reduces as many financial burdens on a family as possible.
In that spirit, we are making some changes (beginning with the 2025-2026 school year) to the school fees that families of students in grades 6-12 will pay.
Bryan Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
2025-2026 Student Fee Reductions/Changes
Bryan Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
2025-2026 Student Fee Reductions/Changes
Technology Protection Plan:
REMOVING the $50 Technology Protection Plan fee for students in grades 6-12
This change means that ALL students will be able to take a Chromebook home on a daily basis (unless for some reason they do not wish, or are able, to). There is no longer any fee tied to a Chromebook take home allowance.
Students who pay their regular general school fee with respect to their appropriate grade level will still be granted a free Chromebook fix for the 1st repair needed.
Athletic Pay to Play Fee:
New HS Student Athlete Fee Structure (was previously $50 per student, per season, with a family cap of $200)
$40 per season, with a cap at $80 for the year and a family cap of $160.
New MS Student Athlete Fee Structure (was previously $50 per student, per season, with a family cap of $200)
$25 per season, with a cap at $50 for the year and a family cap of $160
All athletic fee collections will get spent in a manner to help our student-athletes and athletic programs as a whole.
General School Fees - No Changes:
No Changes to the HS (grades 9-12) Fee ~ it will stay at $110
No Changes to the MS (grades 6-8) Fee ~it will stay at $50
No Changes to the BE (grades K-5) Fee ~it will stay at $50
As always, any student who qualifies through the Ohio Household Income Form has the ability for their school fee and/or athletic pay to play fee waived. In all, these changes will save all 6-12 students/families a minimum of $50 per year.
If a 6-12 student is also an athlete they will save the following amounts annually with these changes:
MS - $75
HS - $60
Campus Parking Reminders
Campus Parking Reminders
Campus Construction Parking and Traffic Site Map
Campus Construction Parking and Traffic Site Map
Upon our return to school, the following campus parking plan will still be in effect:
The EAST STUDENT PARKING LOT on the east side of the high school WILL BE CLOSED TO STUDENTS for safety purposes.
NO STUDENT DROP OFF or PICKUP should occur in this lot or the main road. All student drop-offs should use the main drop-off line at the front of the building.
STUDENTS who typically park in the East Lot (near the Arts Entrance) will be asked to find a parking spot in one of the following areas (highlighted in Light Blue on the map below):
the south Fountain Grove Drive Lot
the west Events Lot; or
the Field House lot(s)
Designated staff will be requested to park in the east lot to allow for parking availability in the designated student lots.
PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL VISITOR AND HANDICAP DESIGNATED PARKING SPOTS
This parking plan will be in effect until June of 2026, unless construction plans alter this timeline.
MS/HS Construction Updates
MS/HS Construction Updates
Progress continues on the MS/HS expansion project that will add a Career Tech wing, a new Junior High Gymnasium, and a new Weight Room. The project is anticipated to be complete in June of 2026, with the new facilities ready for the 2026-2027 school year.
Take a look at some of the progress made on the new addition thus far.
Returning Student Registration
Returning Student Registration
If your Returning Student has not yet been registered please do so ASAP!
If your Returning Student has not yet been registered please do so ASAP!
THANK YOU to the many who have already completed this process!
If help is needed, assistance will also be made available for families to complete this process at the Back to School Business Day on Tuesday, August 6.
Registration can be found in your parent portal and must be completed for every BCS student.
New BCS Staff
New BCS Staff
We welcome our new staff to BCS this school year!
Teaching Staff:
Kaylynn Wellman - 4th Grade ELA/SS
Alaina Miller - Elementary Intervention
Breana Reliford - 5th Grade ELA
Hope Snider - HS Intervention
Heather Miller-Klingler - 5th Grade Intervention
Jill Pittman - HS Multiple Abilities
Classified Staff:
Alayna Brenneman - Elementary Custodian
Shalina Lewis - Elementary Cafeteria
Sam Luthi - Bus Driver
Administrative Staff:
Kendra Smeltzer - Superintendent Secretary
Marchetta Caryer - Food Service Director
You're Invited!! Friday, August 8
You're Invited!! Friday, August 8
Meet the Teams // Spring Sport State Qualifiers Recognition Football Scrimmage // Youth Autograph Night
Meet the Teams // Spring Sport State Qualifiers Recognition Football Scrimmage // Youth Autograph Night
All PreK - 12th grade Bryan students will get in FREE to every home athletic event! This has been made possible by generous sponsorships from our community members and businesses!
STUDENTS, GET OUT AND SUPPORT OUR TEAMS!!!
STUDENTS, GET OUT AND SUPPORT OUR TEAMS!!!
Students in grades PK-6 must be accompanied with a paying adult.
Any individual, family, or business interested in helping to fund this program should reach out to Nathan Keel at nkeel@bryanschools.net or call 419-633-6225 for more information!
News and Announcements
News and Announcements
Important note from Nurse Joy regarding Immunization Requirements:
If your child is going into their senior year (2nd meningococcal), 7th grade (TDAP & Meningococcal #1) or Kindergarten (kindergarten boosters) they are due for vaccines. If they have not received these vaccines you can contact your healthcare provider or The Williams County Health Department for an appointment. These vaccines are required by the state of Ohio for school attendance.
Cell Phones - State Law
Cell Phones - State Law
Student cell phones, per State Law, are NOT to be out or used during instructional time. Teachers may request for student cell phones to be placed in a specific classroom location to help avoid potential distractions.
Student cell phones also may NOT be used during AM or PM school transportation on school buses at the request of the driver.
Per State lawmakers, at times, cell phones may be used for instructional activity at the request of the teacher or to monitor or address a health concern if the student has a written statement from their physician.
With this State Law, if a parent/guardian needs to reach their student during the school day, we ask for parents/guardians to reach out to the school building's main office.
Athletic passes for the 2025-26 school year are available for purchase!
Visit our website to get an order form, then return with payment to the BHS Athletic office.
A reminder that once again Bryan City Schools will admit grades 7-12 Bryan students into all home games free. All Bryan students grades K-6 will be admitted free of charge with an adult admission. Children 5 and younger are free.
For questions, please contact the athletics office at 419-636-4536 x6125.
The Golden Bear Sports Network broadcast 64 Bryan games last school year, nearly 135 hours of programming. GBSN broadcasts were viewed 39,354 times, with more than 12,000 watch hours. We are excited to see what this year brings.
However, we can only achieve this with the support of incredible sponsors like you. Although GBSN is a student program at BCS, we are entirely self-funded through commercial and sponsorship sales.
If you’d like to become a GBSN sponsor and help us in our mission to bring Golden Bear Nation the best high school sports coverage in the area, please reach out to Chris Malanga at 419-633-6235 or cmalanga@bryanschools.net.
Bryan Walmart is planning an event, Stuff the Bus, for Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd. This will also be the kickoff weekend for Tax Free Week.
Bryan Walmart is planning an event, Stuff the Bus, for Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd. This will also be the kickoff weekend for Tax Free Week.
Help stuff the bus with back to school supplies and materials!
Help stuff the bus with back to school supplies and materials!
The Williams County Family YMCA provides before and after school care for students from CUBdergarten to age 12 with engaging activities that foster peer relations, independence, and creativity.
Before school care starts as early as 6am, and after school care ends as late as 6pm. Pricing includes snacks, supplies, and bussing from Bryan City Schools.
Members $/week: before $40 | after $60 | before & after $100
Nonmembers $/week: before $52 | after $78 | before & after $130
For more details, visit wcymca.org/childcare.
BCS is in HIGH need of substitute teachers. Anyone with a high school diploma (or equivalent) is eligible to sub. BCS pays teacher substitutes $125 per day.
To learn more, or to apply to become a substitute teacher, please click the Jobs at BCS icon on our website, bryanschools.net
Bryan City Schools is still in immediate need of school bus drivers!
A Class B CDL with S and P endorsements is required.
The employer agrees to pay the total cost relating to obtaining a bus driver license, renewal, fees for testing (one time only) and the cost of obtaining abstracts.
BCI/FBI/Fingerprinting will be reimbursed with receipt.
A one time sign on bonus of $ 750.00 after 1 year of continuing service.
Starting pay $ 22.99 per hr. or higher based on years of experience, 3.5 hrs guaranteed per contract language .
To learn more, or to apply to become a bus driver, please click the Jobs at BCS icon on our website, bryanschools.net
To learn more, or to apply to become a classified substitute, please click the Jobs at BCS icon on our website, bryanschools.net
Bryan - One of Ohio's Best Hometowns
Bryan - One of Ohio's Best Hometowns
Have you heard and seen all the exciting things happening in downtown Bryan, Ohio? Historic buildings have been renovated, new businesses have opened, and Bryan was recently awarded “Best Hometown” by Ohio Magazine!
Have you heard and seen all the exciting things happening in downtown Bryan, Ohio? Historic buildings have been renovated, new businesses have opened, and Bryan was recently awarded “Best Hometown” by Ohio Magazine!
The Bryan Area Foundation is releasing videos (one per month) showcasing the projects they’ve been involved in via their Community Impact Project Fund. If you’d like to watch, you can catch the first one HERE.
The Bryan Area Foundation is releasing videos (one per month) showcasing the projects they’ve been involved in via their Community Impact Project Fund. If you’d like to watch, you can catch the first one HERE.
Bryan License Plates!
Bryan License Plates!
Nathan Gilbert, a 2005 alumni of Bryan High School, is spearheading a petition drive to create a Bryan City Schools Organizational License Plate through the Ohio BMV!
150 signatures are needed to move the petition along to the Ohio Legislature.
Why a BCS Plate?
Show your Bryan Golden Bear pride
Support vital student services and programs
Expected Cost:
$35 annually ($10 to the Ohio BMV and $25 directly to Bryan City Schools)
Where the Funds Go:
Proceeds will go to the Bryan City Schools Student Assistance Fund. This supports:
Educational trips and school activity fees
Unpaid lunch balances and hygiene products
Social services for economically disadvantaged students
BCS Social Media
BCS Social Media
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